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Montana ranks 26th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, Montana reported 328 teacher vacancies, equating to 22 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 26th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

By Big Sky Times | Apr 10, 2025

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Montana ranks 51 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Montana ranks 51 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $34,476 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Big Sky Times | Apr 2, 2025

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Average cost of college education in Montana rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Big Sky Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.4% in Montana in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Montana ranks no. 17 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Big Sky Times | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Montana secured the seventeenth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 73.2%.

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Tuholske: 'Some research suggests climate change may be, in military parlance, a threat multiplier or catalyst to conflict in political situations'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 20, 2023

Montana State University is spearheading a study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, where Cascade Tuholske, assistant professor of earth sciences, is conducting research focused on the relationship between climate conditions, agriculture-related migration and regional stability. According to a release on July 18, this study is through a $3 million grant from the Minerva program from the Department of Defense, involving researchers from fiver universities with the University of California, Santa Barbara leading the charge.

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Kyiyo Pow Wow returns to UM's Adams Center, renewing classic tradition

By Big Sky Times Report | Apr 30, 2023

The Kyiyo Pow Wow recently returned to the University of Montana.

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University of Montana Western honors students, celebrates 'diverse spectrum of research' at symposium

By Big Sky Times Report | Apr 29, 2023

The University of Montana Western hosted its 16th annual research symposium April 14.

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'I was shaking so bad waiting for the results': Montana Tech students qualify for international business competition

By Big Sky Times Report | Apr 29, 2023

Five Montana Technological University students recently qualified for an international business competition after placing third out of 26 teams in the North American competition.

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Analysis: Montana not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Big Sky Times Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Big Sky Times shows that Montana is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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Setterberg: Montana State professor emeritus Henrietta Mann honored with National Humanities Medal

By Big Sky Times Report | Apr 3, 2023

Henrietta Mann, a member of the Southern Cheyenne Tribe of Oklahoma and professor emeritus of Native American Studies at Montana State University, was presented with a 2021 National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday.

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Brakke: Msu Billings kicks off Autism Awareness Month with resource fair and show

By Big Sky Times Report | Apr 3, 2023

Montana State University Billings kicks off Autism Awareness Month, which is highlighted throughout the month of April, with a Neurodiversity Resources Fair and a performance by Michael McCreary, a comedian with autism.